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This Reminds Me to Stay Sharp

"The Sword Is the Mind," a poem by Toranosuke Shimada

The sword is the mind
When the mind is right, the sword is right.
When the mind is not right, the sword is also not right.
He who wishes to study the sword, must first study his mind.

This poem, written by Toranosuke Shimada, is one of the few I know by heart.

It's not because it's short.

It's because it has helped me countless times to regain calm and cultivate my mind.

Here's one way to stay katana's level sharp.

Thanks for reading and remember to pursue your interests!

Alberto

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